Best Honey Turmeric Chicken Thighs
This EASY and Flavor Forward Honey Turmeric Chicken Thigh Recipe will top your weeknight recipe rotation! It’s simple to make and incredibly delicious!
I love Turmeric as it’s rich and delicious and hits a home run on the anti-inflammatory target! Melding the flavor of garlic, coconut aminos, turmeric, and honey created a savory chicken recipe that pairs beautifully with many different side dishes. You can combine the marinade and let the chicken get fancy while the oven heats up—no need to marinate the chicken for hours unless you want to. Infusing a family-friendly recipe with healthy ingredients like Turmeric makes this recipe a star. You can pair this recipe with several veggie sides, and it’s a perfect anti-inflammatory dinner. Also, Turmeric adds a beautiful golden color to the chicken, and the warming spices will delight your palate! This Honey Turmeric Chicken Thigh Recipe will be a favorite!
Ingredients for Honey Turmeric Chicken Thighs
This is a fun and easy dinner recipe to make! Your family will LOVE it!
- Skinless, Boneless Chicken Thighs
- Honey
- Turmeric Powder
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Pepper
- Braggs Coconut Aminos
- Optional Lemon to add brightness!
Benefits of Turmeric
I learned a LOT about Turmeric at Bauman College while studying to be a holistic nutritionist. I loved that Dr. Bauman combined modern nutritional science with holistic health in our program. I learned that
Turmeric is a member of the ginger family known for its healing properties. Turmeric is used extensively in Chinese Medicine and is being researched today for its anti-inflammatory
qualities. Turmeric contains a polyphenol called curcumin which includes antioxidant, anticancer and vascular health benefits.
Increasingly along with using Turmeric in Curry, cooks recognize the delicious golden flavor of Turmeric. I love cooking with ingredients that have anti-inflammatory properties.
Turmeric is also used in an Ayurvedic Recipe Called Golden Milk, which I wrote about on the blog.
Why This Recipe is a HIT
- It tastes delicious, and kids love it!
- Your house will smell AMAZING! Steve just got home from work and said Wow, what’s that delicious smell?
- You can make a batch of this Chicken and eat it for several days.
- It’s a guaranteed knock-it-out-of-the-park recipe. It’s always moist and yummy!
What to Serve with Honey Turmeric Chicken Thighs
The sky is the limit regarding what you can do with this recipe.
- Roasted Broccoli
- Rice or Quinoa
- Roasted Potatoes
- Cauliflower Rice
- Marinated Carrots
Can you use Chicken Breasts or Chicken Legs instead of Chicken Thighs?
YES! BUT- I would marinate the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes as chicken thighs have more fat. You can also sub chicken legs.
How To Make This Recipe
Make the Honey Turmeric Marinade: Whisk the Olive Oil, Coconut Aminos, Minced Garlic, Turmeric, Pepper, and Honey until smooth and creamy.
Pour Marinade over the Chicken: You can marinate the chicken in large ziplock bags or pour over the chicken in a large glass bowl which is how I did it. If marinating for over 20 minutes, please refrigerate the chicken.
Bake the Chicken: Place marinated chicken in a 425-degree oven in the middle rack and cook for approximately 30 minutes until the thickest part of the chicken temps at 165. I turned the chicken halfway through to ensure even cooking.
SERVE – Serve with roasted broccoli as above or any veggie side. I squuezed the lemon over the chicken before serving to add brightness! We also made homemade coleslaw.
HELPFUL TIP – You can double the marinade and use some as a marinade for roasted vegetables. I poured a few tablespoons over the broccoli before roasting.
Why We Love Honey Turmeric Chicken Thighs
- Healthy Dinner combined with several veggie side dishes
- Mediterranean Diet friendly
- Quick and Easy! This meal comes together in a snap!
- Stores well in an airtight container.
- Freezes well.
- Cook once, eat twice! My favorite type of cooking.
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PrintBest Honey Turmeric Chicken Thigh Recipe
EASY Flavor-rich marinated Honey Turmeric Chicken Thighs are great for baking or a barbecue!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 Thighs 1x
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Diet
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 12 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Thighs
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Tablespoons Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Large Cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Braggs Coconut Aminos (or Low Sodium Soy Sauce)
- Optional Lemon to add brightness!
Instructions
Make the Honey Turmeric Marinade: Whisk the Olive Oil, Coconut Aminos, Minced Garlic, Turmeric, Pepper, and Honey until smooth and creamy.
Pour Marinade over the Chicken: You can marinate the chicken in large ziplock bags or pour over the chicken in a large glass bowl which is how I did it. If marinating for over 20 minutes, please refrigerate the chicken.
Bake the Chicken: Place marinated chicken in a 425-degree oven in the middle rack and cook for approximately 30 minutes until the thickest part of the chicken temps at 165. I turned the chicken halfway through to ensure even cooking.
SERVE – Serve with roasted broccoli as above or any veggie side. I squeezed the lemon over the chicken before serving to add brightness! We also made homemade coleslaw.
Notes
*I always double the marinade recipe and hold some back to pour over the chicken at the table!
Keywords: Mediterranean Diet, Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Chicken Recipes, Turmeric Recipes
